Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust We provide specialist mental health, learning disability, and community healthcare services for the population of the Black Country.

📣 We’re hiring a Chief Medical Officer Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dedicated and experien...
24/04/2026

📣 We’re hiring a Chief Medical Officer

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dedicated and experienced leader to take on the role of Chief Medical Officer. This is your chance to drive medical performance and shape the future of mental health and learning disability services across the region.

Based in Wolverhampton, this executive position offers the opportunity to lead within a forward-thinking, inclusive, and research-active NHS trust.

If you’re ready to lead with purpose and deliver real change, apply today.

🗓️ Closing date: 10 May 2026
🔗 Apply here: https://starfishsearch.com/jobs/chief-medical-officer/

🌱✨ Celebrating Greener AHP Week in full bloom! ✨🌱Colleagues from across the Trust came together at Sandwell greenspace f...
23/04/2026

🌱✨ Celebrating Greener AHP Week in full bloom! ✨🌱

Colleagues from across the Trust came together at Sandwell greenspace for a vibrant seed swap, shining a spotlight on the incredible work of our Green Space Working Group 🌿

From Occupational Therapists and OT Assistants to Support Time and Recovery workers, the day was filled with connection, collaboration, and a shared passion for making a difference 💚

We heard truly inspiring stories from our greenspace lead, including powerful patient voices reminding us that “greenspace is their headspace.” For some, these spaces – and the connections built within them – have been life-changing, even life-saving.

The event beautifully brought the CHIME model to life:
🌼 Connectedness
🌼 Hope
🌼 Identity
🌼 Meaning
🌼 Empowerment

Our simple seed swap had a lasting impact—supporting sustainability, reducing waste, and helping green spaces continue to grow across our services 🌍

A fantastic opportunity to come together, boost wellbeing, and celebrate the vital role green spaces play in recovery.

Happy World Book Day! 📚Did you know that the Trust has its very own Library and Knowledge Service? We’re here to support...
23/04/2026

Happy World Book Day! 📚

Did you know that the Trust has its very own Library and Knowledge Service? We’re here to support staff, students, and patients across three hospital-based libraries at Bushey Fields (Dudley), Dorothy Pattison (Walsall), and Penn (Wolverhampton).

Our libraries offer more than just books - you’ll find patient libraries, animal therapy sessions, reminiscence packs, health-related board games, and much more!

But perhaps our most surprising (and beloved) resource is Albert Spinestein - a life-sized plastic skeleton who plays a key role in student nurse training. He’s also something of a local celebrity on our Instagram (), often spotted in seasonal outfits and always ready to make people smile. You can usually find him in the window of the Penn Hospital library - give him a wave if you’re passing by!

📖 Want to learn more about what our libraries have to offer? Visit: https://ow.ly/IeJC50VFiT9

We’re delighted to share that our WorkWell service has exceeded its first year target - achieving 106% of delivery and s...
21/04/2026

We’re delighted to share that our WorkWell service has exceeded its first year target - achieving 106% of delivery and supporting even more people than planned to improve their health, wellbeing, and employment opportunities.

This milestone reflects the dedication of teams and partners working together to provide personalised, person-centred support that truly makes a difference in people’s lives 💙

With strong demand and real impact already evident, WorkWell is set to go even further helping even more people stay in or return to work in year two.

👉Read more: https://www.blackcountryhealthcare.nhs.uk/news-events-1/latest-news/trust-surpasses-year-one-target-workwell-service

Early diagnosis of cancer is vital; detecting a problem early on can mean that treatment is more effective.Cancer expert...
20/04/2026

Early diagnosis of cancer is vital; detecting a problem early on can mean that treatment is more effective.

Cancer experts will be visiting locations across Birmingham, the Black Country and Solihull on a bus dedicated to providing health checks and important screening information about cancer.

The bus aims to give our local communities the opportunity to not only catch any warning signs of cancer as early as possible, but it will also be a chance for people to talk to a host of professionals, from the NHS to MacMillan Cancer Support and Diabetes UK.

At the cancer bus, NHS staff and our partners will share signs to look out for, how to live the healthiest possible life and signpost you to useful services.

Find out more: https://blackcountry.icb.nhs.uk/your-health/health-advice/cancer

Now hiring: Chief Medical Officer 📣Are you ready to shape the future of mental health and learning disability services a...
20/04/2026

Now hiring: Chief Medical Officer 📣

Are you ready to shape the future of mental health and learning disability services across the Black Country?

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Chief Medical Officer to lead medical excellence and help drive organisational change. Based in Wolverhampton, this pivotal role offers the chance to make a lasting impact in a research-active, values-driven organisation.

If you're a strategic leader with a passion for compassionate care and system-wide innovation, we want to hear from you.

🔗 Apply now: https://starfishsearch.com/jobs/chief-medical-officer/

📍 Location: Wolverhampton
🗓️ Closing date: 10 May 2026

We’re delighted to share how our WorkWell programme is making a real difference and supporting people across the Black C...
15/04/2026

We’re delighted to share how our WorkWell programme is making a real difference and supporting people across the Black Country from ethnic minority and underrepresented communities to improve their health and access employment opportunities.

In its first year of delivery, the programme achieved 1,235 starts among people from ethnic minority and underrepresented backgrounds, representing 45% of all participants.

Working with trusted partners like The Refugee and Migrant Centre, local faith groups, and community networks, the programme is reaching people who may not have accessed support before.

As the programme continues into its second year, this community-first approach will remain aiming to continue helping to reduce inequalities and build a stronger, more inclusive future for the Black Country.

Read more: https://www.blackcountryhealthcare.nhs.uk/news-events-1/latest-news/workwell-improving-access-health-and-employment-underrepresented-communities-across-black-country

It’s Stress Awareness Month! ☁️We all feel the pressure sometimes, but you don't have to carry it alone. Our team at BCH...
15/04/2026

It’s Stress Awareness Month! ☁️

We all feel the pressure sometimes, but you don't have to carry it alone. Our team at BCHFT has shared 5 simple ways to help you find your calm.

Our top tips include:

💃Moving your body to feel good.

☺️Practising deep breathing.

😎Taking a break from screens.

😴Prioritising a good night's sleep.

🗣️Talking to someone

Need more support?
If worries are starting to feel too big, NHS Talking Therapies are here for you. There are different types of talking therapy, but they all include talking to a trained professional about your thoughts, feelings and behaviours.

🔗 Find support near you: https://www.blackcountryhealthcare.nhs.uk/talking-therapies

💙 Looking for your next step in the NHS?We’re recruiting at Band 7 Clinical Lead within our Dudley North Community Menta...
14/04/2026

💙 Looking for your next step in the NHS?

We’re recruiting at Band 7 Clinical Lead within our Dudley North Community Mental Health Team.

We are currently in the final stages of delivering our Community Mental Health Transformation, which is strengthening how we work with partners across our locality to provide more integrated, accessible and person‑centred care. As Clinical Lead, you will play a key role in shaping this transformation and embedding new ways of working that improve outcomes for service users.

This role is ideal for an experienced clinician who is passionate about delivering high‑quality, recovery‑focused care to individuals with complex mental health needs.

Find out more and apply here: https://beta.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9285-26-0191

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🚨 We’re hiring: IPS Vocational SpecialistOur Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Team in Dudley are looking for a Ban...
09/04/2026

🚨 We’re hiring: IPS Vocational Specialist

Our Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Team in Dudley are looking for a Band 5 Vocational Specialist to join their growing team.

If you’re passionate about helping people with severe mental health illness find and sustain meaningful employment and supporting their recovery and overall wellbeing this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Applications close Monday 13th April

👉 Apply now: https://www.nhsjobs.com/job/UK/West_Midlands/Dudley/Black_Country_Healthcare_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Individual_Placement_Support_IPS/Individual_Placement_Support_IPS-v7864818

Strike action by resident doctors is taking place from 7am on Tuesday 7 April until 7am on Monday 13 April. The NHS is a...
07/04/2026

Strike action by resident doctors is taking place from 7am on Tuesday 7 April until 7am on Monday 13 April. The NHS is asking patients to choose services appropriately during this time:

- Use 111 online as the first port of call for health needs.
- Only use 999 if it is a serious or life-threatening emergency.

If you have an appointment and have not been contacted, please attend as planned. We will contact you if your appointment needs to be changed due to strike action.

Find out more:
https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/information-for-the-public-on-industrial-action/

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